Mission & Vision

The Office of the Wyoming State Archaeologist (OWSA) works to identify, investigate, interpret, and preserve Wyoming’s archaeological resources. We do this in partnership with a variety of federal, state, and private entities including, and perhaps most importantly, the people of Wyoming.

OWSA envisions a Wyoming where knowledge about Wyoming’s past and the ability to participate in the investigation and preservation of Wyoming’s archaeological resources are readily available to every interested individual across the state.

Continuing to add to our understanding of Wyoming’s past in a meaningful way through the development and implementation of research projects across the state which meet scientific and ethical standards

Developing quality archaeology focused educational and outreach programs available for all of Wyoming’s citizens

Providing for the proper curation and preservation of archaeological materials and associated records submitted to the University of Wyoming Archaeological Repository